Monday 1 st - Friday 5 th October is Climate Week in Scotland. It’s a chance for organisations to celebrate the great work they do - and promote events that highlight the work that still needs to be done - to make Scotland a low-carbon society. Scotland’s considered a world leader in climate change...

• Managing our food saves money and reduces waste • Food waste in landfill releases methane gas • Practical support on how to throw away less Home economics is making a comeback. Behaving in a more sustainable way around food can help your budget as well as the environment. Food prices have been...

We take a look at the financial help available to help improve energy efficiency in the home. Energy bills are a concern for many people. Our consumer research regularly highlights that large numbers of UK residents are worried about their energy costs, and would like to do something about it...

Energy Saving Trust has long promoted the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) – they save carbon and money, with a smooth ride to boot. But what can driving an electric vehicle offer your home electricity supply? Energy Saving Trust is part of a new project that aims to find out. ‘Powerloop’ is one...

An ebike on loan from Energy Saving Trust took Plug-in Adventurer and sustainable travel advocate, Chris Ramsey, to a world record. Chris completed his challenge to travel the furthest-ever distance on an ebike over 12 hours, at the Grampian Transport Museum at Alford, Aberdeenshire, on 26th August...

• A number of factors affect energy consumption beyond frequency of use • Despite efficiency ratings, wash temperature and load size need to be considered • Better care could result in a longer lifespan for your washer Forty percent of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions come from households. It...

• Increase activity, cut fuel costs and do your part for improving air quality with an ebike • Funding opportunities make discovering and purchasing an ebike a ride in the park Thanks to ebikes, cycling longer distances doesn’t have to be exhausting. If you travel under 10km to work, switching to...

• Increasing internet traffic requires more power • Tech firms varying responses to the challenge • Individual energy saving measures Digital addiction The UK as a nation is addicted to its smartphones. Government statistics show 90% of households have internet access, with smartphone usage being...

Air pollution has become one of the major issues of the day – and it’s no wonder. The impact of poor air quality cuts across health and environmental concerns, with a respected report suggesting that air pollution in the UK results in around 40,000 premature deaths a year from associated...